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Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321) vs Nokia 603

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia X Compact vs Nokia 603 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 603 X Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321) 24Points
4.6"
IPS

720x1280

23
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.5"
IPS

360x640

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Xperia X Compact (F5321)} 24 Advantages Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321) vs 603} 2 Advantages Nokia 603
+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+32GB (22GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2.33GB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)34%
Thinner
vs12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
+720x1280 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+319 PPI52%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs210 PPI
+4.6"31%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 23MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2700 mAh108%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1300 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)23%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

17 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+10 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Nokia 603
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ModelXperia X Compact (F5321)Nokia 603
Other model namesSony Xperia X Compact Single-Sim, Sony Kugo SSNokia 603 RM-779
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSonyNokia
Release date9/25/201610/21/2011
Depth9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)57.1 x 113.5 millimeters (2.25 x 4.47 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Nokia 603
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.6" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~52.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)319 PPI210 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Nokia 603
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowSymbian ^3 Nokia Belle
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatSymbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Nokia 603
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 (28nm)32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz3D Graphics HW Accelerator
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Nokia 603
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3512MB
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)2.33GB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Nokia 603
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,19,20,26,28)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-ACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Nokia 603
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5536x4152 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo/video only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Nokia 603
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Nokia 603
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Nokia 603
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Nokia 603
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Nokia 603
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-3L
Battery capacity2700 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hours6.5 hours
Standby750 hours (31.3 days)540 hours (22.5 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Nokia 603
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Mist Blue
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Triluminos 2.5D curved display
• Oleophobic coating
• Fingerprint sensor
• PDAF on back camera
• Sony Exmor RS on back camera
• Sony Exmor R on front camera
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Sony ClearAudio+
• PS4 integration
• Colors: Black, White, White on black, Fuchsia, Green, Yellow, Blue
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• USB On-the-go 1.3
• Video Stabilization
• OpenVG1.1
• OpenGL ES 2.0
• Ovi Maps 3.6
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Nokia 603
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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